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Chamberlain RDO800 manual

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  • Page 1

    Installa tion an d operating instr u ctions for rolling d oor opener Mo d el RDO800-series Chamberlain GmbH Alfred-Nobel-S trasse 4 66793 Saarwellingen Germany TEL: +49 (0) 6838/907-250 F AX: +49 (0) 6838/907-179 www .liftmaster .com[...]

  • Page 2

    1 The Protector System must be used for all installations where the closing force as measured on the bottom of the door is over 400N (40kgf). Excessive force will interfere with the proper operation of the Safety Reverse System or damage the garage door . After installation, ensure that the parts of the door do not extend over public footpaths or r[...]

  • Page 3

    2 Door Requirements 3 Ensure that there is at least 45mm from the edge of the curtain to the edge of the bracket. If the roller door drums are on the edge of the curtain or are of small diameter additional clearance maybe required. If the drums are more than 60mm from the curtain edge or of small diameter extension poles maybe required. Different d[...]

  • Page 4

    3 Prepare Opener 5 For left hand side installations the wire jumper should be removed . Place the Opener in Manual Release mode. Pull the release cord down and across to engage the ball into the cup. The drive forks should now be able to be moved manually . NOTE: T o re-engage the opener , pull the release cord across and up. For right hand side in[...]

  • Page 5

    4 Installation steps 6 FOR RIGHT HAND INST ALLA TIONS (REFER SECTION 5, page 3) 1. Ensure that the opener position jumper (wire connector) is in place (refer section 5, page 3). 2. Place the opener in manual release mode (refer section 5, page 3). 3. Open the roller door fully . For safety , tie a rope around the door . 4. Ensure that the U-bolt on[...]

  • Page 6

    Pinning the Door 9 Use bolts or pop-rivet s (not supplied) to hold the curt ain to the door drum. 1. Pull the release cord down and across to engage the ball into the cup. Close the door manually . Pull the release cord across and release to re-engage the opener . 2. T ry to manually open the door with the opener engaged. Any excess door curtain ma[...]

  • Page 7

    6 Program your Opener & Remote Please note your remote controls and wall plate have already been programmed into your operator . Activate the opener only when door is in full view , free of obstruction and properly adjusted. No one should enter or leave garage while door is in motion. Do not allow children to operate push button(s) or remote(s)[...]

  • Page 8

    7 Setting the Force The force, as measured on the closing edge of the door , should not exceed 400N (40kgf). If the closing force is measured to more than 400N, the Protector System must be installed. See section 14. The force setting regulates the amount of power required to open and close the door . 1. Press the purple button (1) twice to enter o[...]

  • Page 9

    8 CARE OF YOUR OPENER When properly installed, your opener will provide high performance with a minimum of maintenance. The opener does not require additional lubrication. Limit and Force Settings: These settings must be checked and properly set when the opener is installed. W eather conditions may cause some minor changes in the door operation, re[...]

  • Page 10

    9 Troubleshooting 1. The opener doesn't operate from either the green start button or the remote controls: • Does the opener have electric power? Plug a lamp into the outlet. If it doesn't light, check the fuse box. • Have you disabled all door locks? Review installation instruction warnings on page 1. • Is there a build-up of ice o[...]

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    10 OPERATION OF YOUR OPENER Y our opener can be activated by any of the following devices: • The green start button Hold the button down until door start s to move. • The W all Control, Outside Keylock or Keyless Entry System (if you have installed any of these accessories). • The Remote Control Transmitter or W ireless Wall Control (128LM) H[...]

  • Page 12

    GARAGE DOOR OPENER W ARRANTY Chamberlain warrants to the first retail purchaser of this product that the product shall be free from any defect in materials and/or workmanship for a period of 24 full months (2 years) from the date of purchase. Upon receipt of the product, the first retail purchaser is under obligation to check the product for any vi[...]

  • Page 13

    Installa tion and operating instr uctions for rolling door opener Model RDO800GB Chamberlain GmbH Alfred-Nobel-S trasse 4 66793 Saarwellingen Germany TEL: +49 (0) 6838/907-250 F AX: +49 (0) 6838/907-179 www .liftmaster .com[...]

  • Page 14

    1 The Protector System must be used for all installations where the closing force as measured on the bottom of the door is over 400N (40kgf). Excessive force will interfere with the proper operation of the Safety Reverse System or damage the garage door . After installation, ensure that the parts of the door do not extend over public footpaths or r[...]

  • Page 15

    2 Door Requirements 3 Ensure that there is at least 45mm from the edge of the curtain to the edge of the bracket. If the roller door drums are on the edge of the curtain or are of small diameter additional clearance maybe required. If the drums are more than 60mm from the curtain edge or of small diameter extension poles maybe required. Different d[...]

  • Page 16

    3 Prepare Opener 5 For left hand side installations the wire jumper should be removed . Place the Opener in Manual Release mode. Disengage: Pull the release cord down once until you hear a clicking sound. The operator is now in manual mode and may be opened or closed. Engage: T o re-engage the opener , pull the release cord down until you hear a cl[...]

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    4 Installation steps 6 FOR RIGHT HAND INST ALLA TIONS (REFER SECTION 5, page 3) 1. Ensure that the opener position jumper (wire connector) is in place (refer section 5, page 3). 2. Place the opener in manual release mode (refer section 5, page 3). 3. Open the roller door fully . For safety , tie a rope around the door . 4. Ensure that the U-bolt on[...]

  • Page 18

    Pinning the Door 9 Use bolts or pop-rivet s (not supplied) to hold the curt ain to the door drum. 1. Pull the release cord down and across to engage the ball into the cup. Close the door manually . Pull the release cord across and release to re-engage the opener . 2. T ry to manually open the door with the opener engaged. Any excess door curtain ma[...]

  • Page 19

    6 Program your Opener & Remote Please note your remote controls and wall plate have already been programmed into your operator . Activate the opener only when door is in full view , free of obstruction and properly adjusted. No one should enter or leave garage while door is in motion. Do not allow children to operate push button(s) or remote(s)[...]

  • Page 20

    7 Setting the Force The force, as measured on the closing edge of the door , should not exceed 400N (40kgf). If the closing force is measured to more than 400N, the Protector System must be installed. See section 14. The force setting regulates the amount of power required to open and close the door . 1. Press the purple button (1) twice to enter o[...]

  • Page 21

    8 CARE OF YOUR OPENER When properly installed, your opener will provide high performance with a minimum of maintenance. The opener does not require additional lubrication. Limit and Force Settings: These settings must be checked and properly set when the opener is installed. W eather conditions may cause some minor changes in the door operation, re[...]

  • Page 22

    9 Troubleshooting 1. The opener doesn't operate from either the green start button or the remote controls: • Does the opener have electric power? Plug a lamp into the outlet. If it doesn't light, check the fuse box. • Have you disabled all door locks? Review installation instruction warnings on page 1. • Is there a build-up of ice o[...]

  • Page 23

    10 OPERATION OF YOUR OPENER Y our opener can be activated by any of the following devices: • The green start button Hold the button down until door start s to move. • The W all Control, Outside Keylock or Keyless Entry System (if you have installed any of these accessories). • The Remote Control Transmitter or W ireless Wall Control (128LM) H[...]

  • Page 24

    GARAGE DOOR OPENER W ARRANTY Chamberlain warrants to the first retail purchaser of this product that the product shall be free from any defect in materials and/or workmanship for a period of 24 full months (2 years) from the date of purchase. Upon receipt of the product, the first retail purchaser is under obligation to check the product for any vi[...]